Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oscillating vane machine where the vanes can be operated at high speed with a minimum of vibration and with minimum mechanical loads accomplished with sinusoidal motion of the vanes utilizing an improved continuously rotating input/output which is naturally balanced.

Abstract: A wind turbine system for producing compressed air from wind energy. The wind turbine harvests energy from wind to produce mechanical energy. A compressor receives mechanical energy from the wind turbine to compress air to an elevated pressure. Thermal energy may be removed from the air, and the air is stored in a storage device, such that the air may be released from the storage device on demand.

Abstract: A wind turbine system for producing compressed air from wind energy. The wind turbine harvests energy from wind to produce mechanical energy. A compressor receives mechanical energy from the wind turbine to compress air to an elevated pressure. Thermal energy may be removed from the air, and the air is stored in a storage devices, such that the air may be released from the storage device on demand.

Abstract: The invention provides a toroidal intersecting vane machine incorporating intersecting rotors to form primary and secondary chambers whose porting configurations minimize friction and maximize efficiency. Specifically, it is an object of the invention to provide a toroidal intersecting vane machine that greatly reduces the frictional losses through meshing surfaces without the need for external gearing by modifying the function of one or the other of the rotors from that of “fluid moving” to that of “valving” thereby reducing the pressure loads and associated inefficiencies at the interface of the meshing surfaces. The inventions described herein relate to these improvements.

Abstract: A method is provided for creating renewable energy credits from a wind energy system. A wind energy system is provided with a plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. Direct compression is direct rotational motion of a shaft or a rotor coupled to one or more compressors. Wind energy is collected and stored from the plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. Storage of the wind energy and the thermal energy system are used to create renewable energy credits.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems for stored compressed air without use of combustion. The systems can be installed on the customer side of the meter and creates electricity during peak hours after it has been stored in off peak hours. The invention creates a financial incentive for conserving energy costs by building compressed air storage systems which heretofore have seen little application.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system has plurality of direct. compression wind turbine stations. Direct compression is direct rotational motion of a shaft or a rotor coupled to one or more compressors. A storage device is coupled to at least a portion of the wind turbine stations. At least a first compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress or liquefy air. The compressor has a fluid intake opening and a fluid exhaust opening and operates at a pressure of about, 10 to 100 atmospheres at the fluid exhaust opening. Rotation of a turbine drives the compressor. At least one expander is configured to release compressed or liquid air from the storage device. A generator is configured to convert the compressed or liquid air energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system includes at least one direct compression windmill station that with an intercooler. Direct compression is direct rotational motion of a shaft or a rotor coupled to one or more compressors. A storage device coupled to the windmill station. At least a first compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress or liquefy air, or to drive any process to make liquefied air. The compressor has a fluid intake opening and a fluid exhaust opening. The compressor operates at a pressure of about 10 to 100 atmospheres. Rotation of a turbine drives the compressor. At least one expander is provided that releases compressed or liquid air from the storage device. A generator converts the compressed or liquid air energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system has a plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. A storage device is coupled to at least a portion of the wind turbine stations. At least a first compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress air. The pressure of compressed air in the storage device is greater than 8 barr. At least one expander is configured to release compressed air from the storage device. A generator is configured to convert compressed air energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system has an off-shore direct compression windmill station. Direct compression is direct rotational motion of a shaft or a rotor coupled to one or more compressors. A storage device is coupled to the windmill station. At least a first toroidal intersecting vane compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress or liquefy air. The compressor has a fluid intake opening and a fluid exhaust opening. The compressor operates at a pressure of 10 to 100 atmospheres at the fluid exhaust opening. Rotation of a turbine drives the compressor. At least one expander is configured to release compressed or liquid air from the storage device. A generator is configured to convert the compressed or liquid air energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system includes at least one direct compression windmill station that with a pneumatic motor. Direct compression is direct rotational motion of a shaft or a rotor coupled to one or more compressors. A storage device coupled to the windmill station. At least a first compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress or liquefy air, or to drive any process to make liquefied air. The compressor has a fluid intake opening and a fluid exhaust opening. Rotation of a turbine drives the compressor. At least one expander is provided that releases compressed or liquid air from the storage device. A generator converts the compressed or liquid air energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to the discovery that employing a toroidal intersecting vane machine (TIVM) within the internal combustion engine provides substantial improvements in controlling pressure, air pressure and air flow into an engine, while maintaining a simplified mechanical system and providing a compressor with little or no parasitic load on the engine. This invention covers the use of the TIVM for the purpose of providing this control.

Abstract: A method of creating liquid gas uses a wind energy system is provided that has a plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. Direct compression is direct rotational motion of a shaft or a rotor coupled to one or more compressors. Wind energy is collected from the plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. Compressed air is created with at least a portion of the wind energy. Liquid gas is created with at least a portion of the compressed air.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system has a plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. A storage device is coupled to at least a portion of the wind turbine stations. At least a first multi-stage compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress air. At least one expander is configured to release compressed air from the storage device. A generator is configured to convert compressed air energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: A wind energy generating and storage system has a plurality of direct compression wind turbine stations. A storage device is coupled to at least a portion of the wind turbine stations. At least a first compressor is coupled to the storage device to compress air. At least one expander is configured to release compressed air from the storage device. A generator is configured to convert compressed air energy into electrical energy. The system has a top-of-tower power to weight ratio greater than 1 megawatt/10 tons excluding the blades and rotor.

Abstract: The invention provides a low pressure, high air flow compressor or air blower for use in electronics and similar applications. In a preferred embodiment, the compressor is a toroidal intersecting vane machine, or compressor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the discovery that employing a toroidal intersecting vane machine (TIVM) within the internal combustion engine provides substantial improvements in controlling pressure, air pressure and air flow into an engine, while maintaining a simplified mechanical system and providing a compressor with little or no parasitic load on the engine. This invention covers the use of the TIVM for the purpose of providing this control.

Abstract: Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a fluid compressor comprising: a rotatable turbine mounted to a mast; a toroidal intersecting vane compressor (TIVC) characterized by a fluid intake opening and a fluid exhaust opening, wherein the rotation of the turbine drives the compressor. The combination of the TIVC and turbine permits good to excellent control over the hours of electrical power generation, thereby maximizing the commercial opportunity and meeting the public need during hours of high usage. Additionally, the invention avoids the need to place an electrical generator off-shore. Further, the apparatuses of the invention can be operated with good to excellent efficiency rates.

Abstract: Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a fluid compressor comprising: a rotatable turbine mounted to a mast; a toroidal intersecting vane compressor (TIVC) characterized by a fluid intake opening and a fluid exhaust opening, wherein the rotation of the turbine drives the compressor. The combination of the TIVC and turbine permits good to excellent control over the hours of electrical power generation, thereby maximizing the commercial opportunity and meeting the public need during hours of high usage. Additionally, the invention avoids the need to place an electrical generator off-shore. Further, the apparatuses of the invention can be operated with good to excellent efficiency rates.